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WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The Selectboard is considering a developer’s request to close off part of a residential road in anticipation of an influx of new residents from a permitted 240-unit apartment complex.

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Bob Stange expected to be spending Monday morning in a courtroom, fighting his landlord for the right to stay in his apartment.

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HANOVER — After reinstating standardized testing requirements for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dartmouth saw a slight decrease in applicants from a year ago when the college received a record number of applications.

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

HANOVER — To address the town’s long-term housing needs, the Planning Board is proposing zoning amendments that could pave the way for up to 800 new housing units in the next 15 years.

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

BRADFORD, Vt. — The future of Bradford Elementary School’s food program is uncertain after the School Board floated the idea of outsourcing the service last month.

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HARTFORD — After more than a year of uncertainty over district leadership, the School Board has chosen a permanent superintendent.

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LEBANON — Kayti True, who has been homeless for three years, lately has been couch surfing at friends’ homes in Wilder and White River Junction.

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HANOVER — The Selectboard is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Monday to discuss a proposed $39.1 million town budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.

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CORNISH — At Saturday’s annual Town Meeting, residents rejected an effort to rescind a two-year-old decision to convert the former Cornish General Store into a new library.

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

NORWICH — The Selectboard approved an expenditure request from the Police Department for spike strips during Wednesday’s meeting, in spite of outcry from residents on the town’s Listserv.

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CANAAN — At the polls on Tuesday, voters supported allowing the Selectboard to appoint the fire chief and firefighters, after recommendations from the chief. The article takes effect in one year.

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WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — While grabbing lunch at Listen’s community dining hall in on Thursday, David Reffitt wiped tears from his eyes as he remembered his friend, Rick Riff.

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

NORWICH — Voters rejected a $3,500 appropriation for the Norwich Lions Club for fireworks for the Norwich Fair at the polls on Tuesday, possibly ending a long-standing summer tradition.

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LEBANON — Even as the New Hampshire Legislature attempts to dial back municipalities’ control over zoning, several Upper Valley communities will vote on changes aimed at both spurring and slowing development in their municipalities this Town Meeting.

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CANAAN — After over a year of part-time interim chiefs, the fire department and emergency medical services are hoping that a Town Meeting warrant article will bring stability in leadership.

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NORWICH — There are no contested races for Selectboard this year, but two seats on the town’s governing board are set to turnover.

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WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The impact of President Donald Trump’s executive orders in the Upper Valley remains unclear, even as federal agencies with institutions in the region face funding and staff cuts.

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BRADFORD, Vt. — A year ago, two members of the Selectboard resigned alleging prejudice in the municipal government. Now, six candidates are running for three seats on the board.

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NORWICH — Town Meeting voters will be asked whether to allow Vermonters who don’t live in Norwich to be elected or appointed to some town offices and boards.

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HANOVER — A nearly decade-long effort by a Greensboro Road couple to block the construction of a church next to their home continues, following a ruling last month that allows their legal challenge to the constitutionality of a land use law to continue.

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NORWICH — After weeks of debate, a divided Selectboard approved a general fund budget proposal of $6.7 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1.